Do you do nutritional counseling in your practice? |
320 total votes |
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| 55% |
| a. Yes |
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| 45% |
| b. No |
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Do you discuss the need to adequately chew food with patients? |
289 total votes |
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| 26% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 74% |
| b. No |
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Do you discuss with patients the effects of high acid foods and drinks on caries formation? |
289 total votes |
|
| 97% |
| a. Yes |
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| 3% |
| b. No |
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Do you counsel patients about the oral health dangers of sour acid candy? |
287 total votes |
|
| 70% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 30% |
| b. No |
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Do you counsel patients about the oral health dangers of soda pop? |
286 total votes |
|
| 97% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 3% |
| b. No |
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Do you discuss with patients the risks associated with frequently eating, high carbohydrate, high acid snacks during the day? |
287 total votes |
|
| 86% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 14% |
| b. No |
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Do you recommend specific foods and products that will elevate the pH of the mouth? |
289 total votes |
|
| 49% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 51% |
| b. No |
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Do you recommend xylitol chewing gum and candy as healthy snacks? |
287 total votes |
|
| 78% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 22% |
| b. No |
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Do you recommend nutritional supplements to your patients? |
287 total votes |
|
| 42% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 58% |
| b. No |
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Do you recommend Vitamin C to those with periodontal disease? |
285 total votes |
|
| 44% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 56% |
| b. No |
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Do you recommend nutritional supplements specifically formulated to enhance healing following periodontal therapy? For example Pharmanex and Pharmaden brands. |
287 total votes |
|
| 9% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 91% |
| b. No |
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Do you discuss with patients salivary flow and dry mouth as they relate to digestion and oral health? |
285 total votes |
|
| 89% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 11% |
| b. No |
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